What is another word for Christmas Fern?
Pronunciation: [kɹˈɪsməs fˈɜːn] (IPA) 
Christmas Fern, also known as Polystichum acrostichoides, is an evergreen fern that is native to the eastern part of North America. Its fronds are typically an emerald-green color and resemble the shape of a Christmas stocking, hence its name. While Christmas Fern is its most common name, it also goes by the names of Dagger Fern and Sword Fern, due to the pointed shape of its fronds. Another synonym for Christmas Fern is the Henrietta Fern, named after the botanist Henrietta Chamberlain, who was responsible for its discovery. Whatever you choose to call it, the Christmas Fern is a beautiful and hardy fern that makes an excellent addition to any garden or landscape.
